Zone
Western Zone Location
RGH - Rufus Guinchard Health Centre Title
Addictions Counsellor I Hours
75 (8 hours; Days) 08:30-16:30 Hours, Monday to Friday Flexible hours are required Salary
CGCH39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour) Competition Number
VAC0026325 Posted Date
2026-07-02 Closing Date
Open until filled. Duties
This position requires the management of complex, multi-needs cases based on current theory and methods of intervention for clients experiencing a wide variety of mental health issues. The position demands specialized social work skills in the areas of clinical assessment, risk management, and clinical intervention with children, adolescents and families. Intervention services include intensive therapeutic counselling for individuals, families and groups. The position also requires that this advanced knowledge be used to develop and facilitate professional education, clinical consultation, community awareness-raising activities, advocacy, and prevention initiatives. Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of theoretical approaches and methods for intensive intervention with people experiencing mental health issues is required. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability in the areas of individual, family, and group counselling in these specialized fields. Knowledge of group dynamics, interventions, therapeutic and psycho-educational groups in mental health is required. Effective teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience working in an interdisciplinary community-based mental health setting would be an asset. The required knowledge and proven abilities for this position would normally have been acquired through progressively responsible experience in the area of mental health and addictions. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Social Work Degree. A Master's Degree is preferred. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is a requirement for this position. Notes
While the primary function of this position is to support operations of Adult Mental Health Services, the Social Worker I may be involved in assessment, treatment, follow up and support of individuals with mental health and addictions needs throughout various mental health and addictions programs and services. Please note: Use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment. Please note: If there is no suitable candidate with the required qualifications other levels of experience and training may be considered for this competition.
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Addictions Counsellor I in Amsterdam werkgever: NL Health Services
NL Health Services biedt een stimulerende werkomgeving waar medewerkers de kans krijgen om bij te dragen aan de kwaliteit en gereedheid van gezondheidsdiensten. Met flexibele werktijden en een focus op professionele ontwikkeling, moedigen we groei en samenwerking aan binnen ons team. Onze toewijding aan accreditatie en kwaliteitsverbetering maakt ons een aantrekkelijke werkgever voor diegenen die betekenisvol werk willen verrichten in de gezondheidszorg.
